Incoming High School Junior To Serve on Galena School Board

The Galena School Board has appointed Emma Blaum, an incoming junior at Galena High School, as its first student member, in a non-voting capacity. She will be seated at the board’s August meeting. In her position, Emma will attend the board’s monthly meetings and also will meet regularly with a newly formed Student Leadership Council at the high school, consisting of other leaders from various student organizations. Emma will give a report on behalf of the district’s students at each board meeting and may also attend other school and community events as a board representative. Her term will expire in May 2023.